Struggling with the last few..... adjust goals?

Ripgirl

Hey all,

I have only a few pounds (I think) left to lose. In fact, I'm not too concerned with the weight loss anymore, but focused rather on fat loss. I am still carrying a muffin top of fat around my middle that I can't seem to shed.

I had twins 2 years ago and am now under my pre-pregnancy weight (I had about 10lbs to lose when I got pregnant, I'm now about 8lbs under that). My weight is low based on my body before pregnancy, now I'm not so sure where the scale should be.
I am 5'2.5" and currently weigh 115.5 on a good day, small frame that has always been 'athletic' as opposed to 'skinny'.

I had my calories set at 1350 which is higher than MFP recommended, but with so little to lose this is perhaps too low. MFP says my maintenance is 1550/day, I'm wondering if I should target mainenance calories and create my deficit purely through exercise. I try to burn 350 - 400 calories/day 4-5 days/week, mostly cardio (spin/run/elliptical).
My diet consists mainly of chicken, egg whites, brown rice, beans, veggies, soy milk. Very little alcohol/sugar/dairy/flour.

Has anyone else struggled to find the magic balance required this close to the end goal? Thoughts? I'm stalled here and would love to finish this before summertime. Thanks in advance!

courtney_love2001

I'm there too I increased my cals to 1400 awhile ago, and I have decided to really ramp up the exercise. It's the only way to get the last few off; I'm convinced. It's also a plus because I want to look toned, so it's a win-win!

Lady_C_the_1st

I'm in the same place. I have lost 11lbs so far and only have a few left to go but it is in my middle. I definitely have fat their to lose but am thinking about going into maintenance mode also.

Will be interesting to see other peoples recommendations and thoughts.

xx